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Ala. Code § 26-25-3: Affirmative Defense Under Criminal Prosecution; Investigation of Abuse or Neglect Allegations.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 26 Infants and Incompetents.
- Chapter 25 Leaving Abandoned Infant with Emergency Medical Services Provider.
(a) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under Sections 13A-13-4, 13A-13-5, and 13A-13-6, if the parent voluntarily delivers the infant to an emergency medical services provider or a baby safety device pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the prosecution or investigation of any allegations of abuse or neglect of a surrendered infant.
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